Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter and actres… Read Full Bio ↴Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Beyoncé is often cited as an influence by other artists.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé began performing in local competitions at age 7, eventually forming the group Girl's Tyme in 1990 with help from her parents. Girl's Tyme became Destiny's Child in 1997.

During the hiatus of Destiny's Child in 2003, Beyoncé released her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love, which became one of the most successful albums of that year, and signaled her viability as a solo artist. The disbanding of Destiny's Child in 2005 facilitated her continued success: her sophomore solo album B'Day, released in 2006, debuted at number one on the Billboard charts. Her third solo album, I Am… Sasha Fierce, was released in November 2008, and in 2009 she received 10 Grammy Awards nominations. On January 31, 2010, she won 6 Grammy Awards, breaking the record for most Grammy awards won by a female artist in one night; she previously held the record of five awards with 5 other artists. Following a career hiatus, Beyoncé released her fourth studio album entitled "4" on June 24, 2011, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.

2013 - 5th Album - "Beyoncé"
On December 12, 2013, Beyoncé unexpectedly released her fifth and self-titled album in the iTunes Store. Beyoncé called it a "visual album" as it includes 14 songs and 18 videos - with each track having a music video together with additional bonus videos. The album has a list of collaborators including Drake, Frank Ocean and her husband, Jay-Z, and daughter, Blue Ivy.

2015
In February 2015 at the 57th Grammy Awards, Beyoncé won 3 Grammys (and was nominated for 6 Grammy awards) - Best R&B Song for "Drunk in Love", Best R&B Performance and Best Surround Sound Album for Beyoncé.

On April 4th, 2015, Beyoncé surprised her fans with the release of a new single and accompanying video, released exclusively on the streaming service "Tidal" which she co-owns with a number of other big name starts including Arcade Fire, Daft Punk, Jack White, Kanye West, Madonna, Rihanna and Usher. The track, "Die With You" is a stripped down ballad, with Beyoncé sitting at a piano with pigtail braids: the song celebrates the seventh anniversary of her marriage to Jay-Z.

Super Bowl - February 2016
Beyoncé appeared on stage to perform her latest single "Formation", supporting the headline act Coldplay at the much coverted Super Bowl 50 half-time show on February 7, 2016. Also appearing on stage was Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson who performed their hit "Uptown Funk".

2016 - 6th Album - "Lemonade"
"Lemonade" is Beyoncé's a sixth solo album and was released on April 23, 2016 as an exclusive on the music streaming service, Tidal after it premiered on the TV Network, HBO, as a conceptual short film. It was subsequently made available for purchase on Apple's iTunes Store on April 24, 2016. The album has 12 tracks, with contributions from artists such as James Blake and Kendrick Lamar. According to a press release from Tidal which accompanied the release, "Lemonade" is “based on every woman’s journey of self-knowledge and healing”.

2017 - Grammy Awards
At the 59th Grammy Awards on Sun, February 12, 2017, Beyoncé took awards for "Best Urban Contemporary Album" for "Lemonade" and "Best Music Video" for "Formation"

2022 - 7th Album - "RENAISSANCE" (ACT i)
After a 6 year hiatus from music, Beyoncé announced the lead single "BREAK MY SOUL" on June 20, 2022, for her seventh studio album “RENAISSANCE" which is the first installment of a three-part project. "RENAISSANCE" was released on July 29, 2022, and was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking to inspire joy in listeners. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became the best-rated album of 2022, named the best album of the year by publications such as the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, NPR, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone, which would later place the record at number 71 on their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. It then was nominated for Album of The Year at the 65 Annual Grammy Award Show and won Best Dance/Electronic Album.

2024 - 8th Album - "COWBOY CARTER" (ACT ii)
2 years after her seventh studio album, "RENAISSANCE", Beyoncé announced her eighth studio album "COWBOY CARTER" also known as “ACT ii” released on March 29, 2024. This serves as the second installment of the three-part project, and as long rumoured, its genre is country. The album was teased through a Verizon ad aired during the Super Bowl LVIII and was preceded with two surprise singles both released on February 10, 2024, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" which hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "16 CARRIAGES".

Miscellaneous
Beyoncé began her acting career in 2001, appearing in the musical film Carmen: A Hip Hopera. In 2006, she starred in the lead role in the film adaptation of the 1981 Broadway musical Dreamgirls, for which she earned two Golden Globe nominations.

On April 4, 2008, Beyoncé and Jay-Z were married in a small, private ceremony in New York. On January 7, 2012, Beyoncé gave birth to a daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. Beyoncé is sometimes referred to as Jay-Z's wifey and/or, Jay-Z's boo thang.

Beyoncé launched her family's fashion line, House of Deréon, in 2004, and has endorsed such brands as Pepsi, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani and L'Oréal.

In 2009, Forbes listed Beyoncé fourth on its list of the 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the world, third on its list of the top-grossing musicians, and number one on the list of top Best-Paid Celebs Under 30 with over $87 million dollars in earnings between 2008 and 2009.

Beyoncé has attained five Hot 100 number one singles, becoming one of the two female artists—joint with Rihanna—with the most number ones attained within the 2000s, excluding her three Hot 100 number one singles with Destiny's Child.

If Looks Could Kill
Beyoncé Lyrics

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[Beyonce]
Sweetness flowing like a faucet, body bangin' no corset
Brother's wanna toss it but they lost cause my game ain't no forfeit
Slicker than a porpoise and thicker than a horse's
Carmen Brown got the whole town speechless
I stick to my thesis, I stick to my features
Brother's try to hold but they game never reaches
And most of these cats are like the middle of peaches

I see you lookin' at but what you lookin' at
You want a bomb, wanna twist me like a bottle cap

[Mos Def]
I'm tryin' to holler miss to see if you gon' holler back

[Beyonce]
Your game is wack and no you will not get your quarter back
See this is Carmen, curves like a quota sack
Skin coffee and cream, your donuts, you ain't dunkin' that

[Mos Def]
But this is Milla, Lieutenant if you're wonderin'

[Sam Sarpong]
And I'm Natheniel, (Mos Def) Mel Gibson (Sam) Danny Gloverin'

[Beyonce]
I knew not he you might as well be mumblin'
See I have dreams of the man what would become of him
There's not a kid out here who can make me believe
I should postpone my goals, he got tricks up his sleeve
Whole bar full of cups and you ain't lockin' me down

[Mos Def]
I got a warrant for ya heart and bear for the trial

[Sam]
Get a pardon if ya come with the sargeant now

[Beyonce]
Give me a chair cause I don't care I ain't feelin' your style

[Hook x2]
Yo, I'm tryin' to get with you shorty
(But I'm not feelin' you)
But I'm an officer shorty
(My looks are killin' you)
Murder one will get you under the covers
(Game talk or manslaughter I ain't feelin' you brothers)

[Beyonce]
Eyes like the ocean

[Mos Def]
Ma I got some lotion
Hold ya thighs, raise em' high and daddy long stroke em'

[Beyonce]
Hair like forever

[Sam]
I swear I could do it better
Take the gun out my holster, I still rock a beretta

[Beyonce]
You brothers sweat Carmen like Patrick Ewing
But that kid

[Mos Def]
Don't waste ya time he ain't worth doin'
He just a sargeant, passin' out tickets for parking

[Sam]
Chickenheads cluckin'

[Beyonce]
Pitiful fools barkin'
See this is Carmen, voice sweet as Marvin
I turn out lights with the switch when I'm walkin'
Girls steady jealous cause they man always hawkin'
Even got Lou lookin' at me like he stalkin'
And I got a mind too, wouldn't bless you
If your first name was Ha-Choo, on Sunday singin' gospel

[Mos Def]
You ain't a dime just a nickel actin' high school

[Beyonce]
Headed for the big top and bouncin' on this side show

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Beyonce's song If Looks Could Kill depict her confidence and independence as a woman. She describes her physical attributes and her ability to stick to her ambitions, disregarding the advances of men who try to hold her back. Beyonce’s lyrics suggest that she is not interested in wasting her time on men who do not share her ambition and that she is focused on achieving her goals. The lyrics also suggest that women should not allow men to hold them back from their dreams and that their worth is not determined by their physical appearance.

Additionally, the song features Mos Def and Sam Sarpong, who express interest in Beyonce, but are swiftly shut down by her lack of interest. They attempt to use their positions of power, Mos Def as an officer and Sam Sarpong as a movie star, to win her over, but Beyonce remains unimpressed. The lyrics also highlight the struggles women face with unwanted male attention and the need to remain strong and focused on their goals.

Overall, the lyrics of If Looks Could Kill empower women to stay true to themselves, prioritize their ambitions, and not succumb to the advances of men who do not share their vision.

Line by Line Meaning

Sweetness flowing like a faucet, body bangin' no corset
My aura is as sweet and ever flowing as faucet water, and my hourglass figure is natural and not supported by a corset.

Brother's wanna toss it but they lost cause my game ain't no forfeit
Men may want to pursue me, but they will never win me over because my standards are too high to compromise.

Slicker than a porpoise and thicker than a horse's
I am as smooth and graceful as a porpoise, and my curves are as pronounced and impressive as a horse's.

Carmen Brown got the whole town speechless
I, Carmen Brown, am so stunning and captivating that I leave everyone in my town speechless with my beauty and presence.

I stick to my thesis, I stick to my features
I am confident in who I am and what I have to offer, and I will not compromise myself or my values for anyone.

Brother's try to hold but they game never reaches
Men may try to pursue me, but they will never be able to reach my level of standards and expectations.

And most of these cats are like the middle of peaches
Most men who approach me are soft and lack the substance and qualities that I desire in a partner.

I see you lookin' at but what you lookin' at
I am aware that men may be attracted to me, but I am questioning their intentions and motives for looking at me.

You want a bomb, wanna twist me like a bottle cap
Men may desire a physical relationship with me, but they will never be able to manipulate or control me like a bottle cap.

Your game is wack and no you will not get your quarter back
Men who think they can impress me with their game are mistaken, and they will not get any return on their investment in me.

See this is Carmen, curves like a quota sack
I am Carmen, and my curves are so pronounced that they meet or exceed any quota set for physical beauty.

Skin coffee and cream, your donuts, you ain't dunkin' that
My skin tone is a beautiful blend of coffee and cream, and men who think they can impress me are not strong or skilled enough to be with me.

But this is Milla, Lieutenant if you're wonderin'
This is Milla, a woman of authority and power who is in charge and cannot be easily impressed or won over.

And I'm Natheniel, (Mos Def) Mel Gibson (Sam) Danny Gloverin'
I am Natheniel, and I am aligned with Mos Def in a common goal, while Sam is working with us towards similar objectives.

I knew not he you might as well be mumblin'
Men who do not embody the characteristics and values that I seek in a partner do not exist to me and are irrelevant.

See I have dreams of the man what would become of him
I have a vision for who I want in a partner, and I am seeking someone who can fulfill that vision.

There's not a kid out here who can make me believe
I am not easily impressed by men and require authenticity and realness from them.

I should postpone my goals, he got tricks up his sleeve
I will never compromise my own goals or values for a man who is not worthy and has ulterior motives.

Whole bar full of cups and you ain't lockin' me down
Men may try to buy me drinks and impress me with material things, but they will never be able to lock me down or control me.

I got a warrant for ya heart and bear for the trial
I am after a man's heart and will pursue it with all my power and authority until I have won it, no matter how long it takes.

Get a pardon if ya come with the sargeant now
Men who listen to and follow my commands will be rewarded and forgiven for their past mistakes, and will have a chance to earn my love and respect.

Give me a chair cause I don't care I ain't feelin' your style
I am not impressed by a man's style or physical appearance, and require something deeper and more authentic to be won over.

Yo, I'm tryin' to get with you shorty
Men are constantly trying to pursue me and win me over.

(But I'm not feelin' you)
However, most men lack the qualities and values that I am looking for and do not interest me.

But I'm an officer shorty
I am in charge and have the power in any relationship or interaction with men.

(My looks are killin' you)
Men are constantly being struck by how beautiful and captivating I am.

Murder one will get you under the covers
I require men to have exceptionally high standards and ideals to be with me, and anything less than that will not be accepted.

(Game talk or manslaughter I ain't feelin' you brothers)
Men who are not authentic and real in their approach to me will not be considered as potential partners.

Eyes like the ocean
My eyes are as deep and alluring as the ocean, and capture the attention of those around me.

Ma I got some lotion
Men are constantly trying to impress me and win my affection with material items such as lotion.

Hold ya thighs, raise em' high and daddy long stroke em'
Men who approach me with sexual intentions are quickly rejected, as I require more than just physical pleasures in a romantic partner.

Hair like forever
My hair is long and luxurious, and captures the attention of those around me.

I swear I could do it better
Men may think they can do things better than me or are more impressive, but they are wrong and will not win me over with arrogance or ego.

Take the gun out my holster, I still rock a beretta
Even though men may try to dominate me and take control, I am still strong and powerful and can hold my own in any situation.

You brothers sweat Carmen like Patrick Ewing
Men are constantly pursuing me and trying to impress me, much like how NBA players sweat during a game trying to win.

But that kid
However, none of these men are good enough for me.

Don't waste ya time he ain't worth doin'
Men who do not live up to my standards and values are not worth my time or attention.

He just a sargeant, passin' out tickets for parking
These men who pursue me are lower level or inferior, like a parking enforcement officer passing out tickets rather than a real police officer.

Chickenheads cluckin'
Other women may be jealous of me and compete for men's attention, but they are not even worth considering as competition.

Pitiful fools barkin'
These women who compete with me for men's attention are like dogs barking nonsensically, and are not worth my time or attention.

See this is Carmen, voice sweet as Marvin
I am Carmen, and even my speaking voice is sweet and alluring, like the voice of Marvin Gaye.

I turn out lights with the switch when I'm walkin'
I am so impressive and captivating that even the lights around me seem to dim or turn off in my presence.

Girls steady jealous cause they man always hawkin'
Women may be jealous of me and try to compete, but their men are always watching me and being drawn to me, which feeds their jealousy.

Even got Lou lookin' at me like he stalkin'
Even Lou, a man who is typically known for his relaxation and laid back demeanor, is drawn to me and looks at me like he is stalking me.

And I got a mind too, wouldn't bless you
I am intelligent and strong willed, and will never bless or agree to anything that goes against my values or desires.

If your first name was Ha-Choo, on Sunday singin' gospel
Even if a man's name was Ha-Choo, a name typically associated with sneezing or illness, I would still not pursue or be interested in him. On Sundays, I am focused on worship and spirituality rather than relationships.

You ain't a dime just a nickel actin' high school
Men who think they can impress me with their appearance or status are not worth my time or effort, as they are simply acting immature or foolish.

Headed for the big top and bouncin' on this side show
I am destined for greatness and will not settle for anything less, even if it means leaving behind the small minded and immature men who pursue me.

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